Experience the Difference
Born in Russia as Golda Mabovitz, Golda Meir’s childhood was marked by cold, hunger, poverty that claimed the lives of five siblings, and the memory of her father boarding the family’s front door in response to threats from imminent pogroms. But from such adverse, anti-Semitic circumstances grew one of the greatest of all modern Jews.
 
In 1906, Golda's family immigrated to the United States, and very quickly the young Golda distinguished herself as a leader – particularly in regard to Zionism. Just out of her teens, she moved to Palestine so that she could work first-hand to help build the Jewish state. Yet the very day after she signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence, when the fledgling state was attacked by five countries, Golda’s “work” took her back overseas; she was issued the country’s first passport and returned to the United States to raise much needed funds.
 
A woman of remarkable strength, who as Prime Minister of Israel presided over the country during the masterful rescue of hostages at Entebee and the miraculous turn-around during the Yom Kippur war, Meir’s legacy is one of complete commitment to the Jewish people. Members of Golda’s Circle share that passion. And though the challenges we face today may be different from those posed in Golda’s generation, they nevertheless remain.  Thus, just like the girl from Milwaukee, members of Golda’s circle provide generous financial assistance that helps ensure the continued growth and vitality of our community.
 
Members in this society are recognized publicly and permanently with a plaque mounted on the Golda's Circle Wall in the Freedman/Kaplan Commons in addition to being acknowledged through other benefits. Golda's Circle membership requires a $50,000 gift, payable over four years (minimum $12,500 per year). 

Golda's Circle Members: 
  • Shannon & Joshua Aruh
  • Lisa & Clive Fleishman
  • The Cheryl & Stephen Golub Family
  • The Haikin, Josef, Fuchs, and Zach Family
  • Lauren & Benjamin Hendin
  • Dana & Kenneth Katz
  • Katie & Dan Lavin

Contact Us

List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Rebecca Starr

    Ms. Rebecca Starr 

    Director of Advancement
    (832) 204-5900
    San Francisco State University - B.S.
    San Francisco State University - M.S.
  • Photo of Ashley Matthews

    Ms. Ashley Matthews 

    Associate Director of Development
    (832) 204-5900
    Texas Tech University - B.A
  • Photo of Melissa Borinski

    Ms. Melissa Borinski 

    Assistant Director of Communications
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Georgia - A.B.
    University of South Carolina - M.L.I.S.
  • Photo of Kerianne Parker

    Ms. Kerianne Parker 

    Assistant Director of Communications
    (832) 204-5900
  • Photo of Tammy Feldstein

    Ms. Tammy Feldstein 

    Development Associate
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Texas, Austin - B.A.

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